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Monkeying Around

I have this character, who is a witch and a reporter for the Prophet. Now my question is, if she was to have a pet monkey, which breed would be the most practical choice? I need a small monkey who can sit on her shoulder... Any help would be appreciated.

Have you thought about using a Clabbert? In Fantasitic Beast and Where to Find Them, Clabberts are decribed as Monkey-like creatures with smooth skin like a frog and a red pustule on the tops of their head that flashes whenever someone dangerous is near. I actually have a drawing I did of one right here.

Personally, I would go with a capuchin monkey. They're quite small and relatively easy to train to do different tricks - historically, they used to be pretty popular around the turn of the 19th/20th century, in which they'd accompany street musicians to attract crowds with different tricks and eccentricities (but with music!). Plus, I think they just look adorable.